To send a Sports Short announcement about your community or recreational sporting event, please email sports@fosters.com, mail 150 Venture Drive, Dover, NH 03820 or fax us at 603-749-7079. If you are e-mailing your announcement, please paste it in the body of the email. Do not send email attachments. DO NOT SEND COPY IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Please note: If your item is time sensitive, do not send at the last moment (i.e. the day before or the day of the event). It is suggested that you submit your item at least 10 days before the event to insure that it receives proper placement in a timely manner.

@Brief head:Somersworth coaching positions

SOMERSWORTH — Somersworth High School is accepting applications for the following 2012-13 school year positions: varsity softball, JV softball and JV baseball coach. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference to the athletic director Krystyna Smith, 11 Memorial Drive, Somersworth NH 03820 or email them at Ksmith@sau56.org. Deadline is Oct. 19.

@Brief head:Soccer for ages 3 and 4

SOMERSWORTH — Soccer for children ages 3 and 4 will be directed by coach Connie Roy from Sept. 19 to Oct. 24 at The Works in Somersworth.

The clinic will be held Wednesdays and will run from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The cost is $70 for members and $80 for non-members.

Sign-ups are held at The Works program desk. Registration can be taken in person or over the phone (603-742-2163, x-41). The website is www.theworkshealthclub.com.

@Brief head:Dover Arena to host adult women's tournament

DOVER — The Dover Arena will host a 12-team adult women's tournament Sept. 22 and 23 at the arena on Portland Avenue in Dover. This is the third year for the tournament and every year it has grown . This tournament will feature teams at the B level , D level and House /Recreational level.

This year teams are primarily from New England and one team from Ann Arbor, Mich. Some of the local teams include the Riptides and the New Hampshire Selects. Others include the Hellcats, Spacedogs, Northeasters, Panthers and Newts and, of course, the Ann Arbor Honey Badgers.

Games will be played 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 23. Stop by the arena and enjoy some great hockey. There is no admission charge for these games. For more information contact the Dover Arena at 603-516-6060.

@Brief head:Noble Squires football sign-ups

NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Noble Squires Peewee Football still accepting registrations for players in grades 4 thru 6. Registration forms and more information available at www.noblesquires.com or you can call Squires President Carrie Flagg 207-837-4147 or head coaches Bryan Cote 207-651-7342 or Eric Gray 207-252-0548.

@Brief head:N.H. basketball officials classes begin Sept. 18

SOMERSWORTH — Classes for new IAABO basketball officials begin Sept. 18 at the Somersworth Middle School. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. until Oct. 30. The written exam will be on Monday, Nov. 30.

Applicants for Southeastern District Board 122 must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Strafford or Rockingham counties (except for Auburn, Candia, Deerfield, Derry and Londonderry).

To take the written exam one must be registered in the apprentice class.

DOVER — Dover High School field hockey will be offering a Field Hockey Clinic for girls in grades 2-7 on the following dates: Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13. The clinic will run from 8-10 a.m. on Fiske Field at the high school. Cost will be $25. All participants must bring shin guards and mouth guards. The clinic will provide the sticks and fun. If you need more information please contact Coach MJ Hippern at m.hippern@dover.k12.nh.us or 603-767-7833.

@Brief head:UNH lacrosse clinic

DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire women's lacrosse program will hold a Wildcat Lacrosse High School Clinic on Sept. 23 at UNH's Memorial Field from noon-2:30 p.m.

The clinic is open to girls entering grades 9-12 in the fall semester. Participants will learn elite skills from UNH coaches Sarah Albrecht and Eileen Finn and members of the UNH lacrosse team.

DOVER — The Dover High School Football Boosters Club is pleased to announce the expansion of a financial aid program to encourage and support those students interested in playing football at Dover High School. The DHS Football Boosters Club has allocated up to $2,500 to help any new or current Dover football player who is in need financial assistance with the cost of the transportation fee, football cleats, gloves, or related football clothing and equipment.

NEW DURHAM — The Farmington Fish & Game Club has set the 2012 dates for this year's annual "running deer shoots." Open to the public they will be held on Sundays 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The Farmington Fish & Game is located On Old Bay Road in New Durham. For any further information please call Tom at 603-875-2065

@Brief head:Kittery men's league hoop sign-ups

KITTERY, Maine — Kittery Recreation would like to announce a new men's basketball league. There is a seven-week schedule followed by single elimination playoffs. Games are played on Wednesday nights. Players must be 18 years old and out of high school to join. Team captains are needed for each team. All games played at the Kittery Community Center Gymnasium. Registration is open now until Oct. 5 and is limited to 80 players. It is $65 for residents and $75 for non-residents. Play begins Oct. 24. For more information, contact Kyle or Jeremy at 207-439-3800.

@Brief head:UNH Cheerleading Clinic

DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire Cheerleading program will hold the 5th Annual UNH Youth Cheerleading Clinic on Sept. 29 at UNH's Paul Sweet Oval from 9 ¿ 11 a.m.

The clinic is open to girls and boys ages 5-14. Participants will learn chants and stunts from members of the UNH Cheerleading team. Following the clinic participants will walk with the UNH Cheerleaders in the pre-game football parade and cheer alongside them for the first half of the Delaware vs. UNH Football game.